Journalism

Journalism Offerings

Journalism electives provide students with an opportunity to work in a variety of media, including print and broadcast.

Enrollment in Journalism classes is open to students in grades 10-12 and requires the prior approval of the program’s advisor. Approved students may enroll in one or both semesters of an available courses.

Journalism Courses

Journalism: Newspaper

305302CW

Students work in class to create and publish the school’s Shark Attack magazine in both print and online forms. Working on a regular production schedule, student write articles, conduct interviews, take photographs, record video segments, design layouts, and generate online multimedia content. Students also sell advertisements and engage in other business-related aspects of the journalism field.

Journalism: Broadcasting

309909CW

In Broadcasting, students have access to the advanced camera equipment, computers, and production software needed to produce a daily news show. This endeavor requires a great deal of self-sufficiency, problem solving, teamwork, interpersonal communication skills, and attention to detail. Students have the challenging task of reporting daily school news, documenting important campus events, and informing the school community.

Journalism: Yearbook

376901CW-1st Semester

3054B2CW-2nd Semester

Grade Level: 10-12

Students learn the elements of yearbook layout, including text writing, photography, computer-generated design, and production scheduling. Students will work in class to develop and produce the school’s annual yearbook. Students are also responsible for raising funds to publish the annual by selling advertisements.